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United States
Lula blasts Trump’s fear-based rule, calls for ‘great maturity’
‘Trump has no right to wake up in the morning and threaten a country,’ Brazil’s president says.
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United States
Ticketmaster owner Live Nation ran illegal monopoly, US jury finds
16 Apr 2026 - 6:52AM
Gun violence in the US
US high school principal tackles and disarms gunman, dramatic video shows
16 Apr 2026 - 4:09AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump posts image of Jesus hugging him amid escalating feud with pope
US president doubles down on religious imagery as his administration clashes with Pope Leo over the Iran war.
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US President Donald Trump has feuded with Pope Leo over the Iran war. Photo: Reuters
United States
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t step down ‘in time’
Powell’s stint as the leader of the central bank expires in May, but his term on Board of Governors does not end until 2028.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:45PM
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Indonesia
Leaked plan for US military overflights triggers sovereignty row in Indonesia
Internal warnings reveal a government split over risks that blanket access for US warplanes could drag Indonesia into foreign conflicts.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:52PM
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King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift
The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.
15 Apr 2026 - 2:01PM
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Britain’s King Charles hosted US President Donald Trump for a lavish state visit in September. Photo: Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean
US military says 4 killed in fourth ‘drug boat’ strike in a week
Death toll from controversial campaign reaches 174 as the US military increases kinetic operations in the eastern Pacific.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:13AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York
The film mogul, who is accused of raping actress Jessica Mann, is being retried after a mistrial was declared last June.
15 Apr 2026 - 1:35PM
US-China relations
Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China
The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed by his family.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:18AM
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United States
Vance had 2 jobs last week. Neither happened for the US vice-president
J.D. Vance returns to Washington empty-handed after a diplomatic tour that saw the fall of a key European ally and a stalemate in Islamabad.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:32PM
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance in Islamabad for Iran talks on Saturday. Photo: AP
Canada
Canada’s Carney secures majority government with special election wins
With a parliamentary majority, Mark Carney will have a freer hand to govern – and solidify his grip on leading Canada.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM
Donald Trump
Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor
US president deletes AI image of himself as a Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo.
14 Apr 2026 - 3:44PM
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United States
Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong-American man as possible kidnapping
ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was arrested at gunpoint, and escorted in his underwear and a blanket in freezing conditions.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:41PM
United States
Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations
Four women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, including assault and harassment.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:10PM
Once a leading candidate for California governor, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign and then announced he would resign from Congress. Photo TNS
Middle East
Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
United States
Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida
The fugitive ex-intelligence head, convicted of plotting a coup with Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested for a minor traffic violation and then referred to ICE.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:48PM
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Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out
US president says he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in an undated image. Photo: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee via TNS
United States
Singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media
The 44-year-old is scheduled to appear in court in May for her driving-under-the-influence arrest, according to the Los Angeles Times.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:38AM
Canada
Canadian PM Carney on verge of majority government amid special elections
Votes are being cast in three districts. Winning just one of them would give the Liberals the ability to unilaterally pass any bill.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:39AM
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Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
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‘Someone must stand for a better way’: Pope speaks out after Trump’s attack
After the US president shatters norms with a direct hit on the pontiff, Leo says he will continue to speak out ‘loudly’ and promote peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:51AM
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Pope Leo addresses journalists during a flight to Algiers on Monday. Photo: via Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Miguel Diaz-Canel said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:11AM
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Trump’s 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House
Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will headline the bout on June 14.
12 Apr 2026 - 3:37PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran
The pontiff urged prayer and peace talks, rejecting religious justifications for violence.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
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